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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.71, 4,962.47 and 2,665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.71, 4,962.47 and 2,665.19 is: 3,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.71 : 4,962.47 = 2,665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.71/4,962.47 = 2,665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.71x = 4,962.47 × 2,665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.71x = 13,225,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225,925.42/3,306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.72

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